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French
Laundry, 6640 Washington Street, Yountville, California
"Mr. Keller serves sophisticated contemporary American cuisine
that is authoritatively seasoned, artfully presented and usually
surprising in one way or another." - Bryan Miller, New York
Times
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AQUA,
252 California Street, San Francisco, California
AQUA is located on California Street in the heart of San Francisco's
bustling Financial District. New Executive Chef Laurent Manrique,
a French native who trained in Michelin-star restaurants all over
France, "attempts to create the richness of classic French
cuisine without the fat -- the result is powerful reduction sauces
and vinaigrettes made from brightly flavored ingredients".
With the new menu, I'm (Manrique) basically trying to eliminate
unnecessary ingredients that don't bring any extra flavor."
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Central
Market, 42 Petaluma Boulevard North, Petaluma, California
...it became clear that chef-owner Tony Najiola has something good
going on.The real draw, is Najiola's creations, a familiar mix of
sun-drenched Italian and French specialties. The chef is adept at
both haute and humble. there's nothing small town about Najiola's
cooking; the entire package seems designed to make diners feel at
home. Michael Bauer, San Francisco Chronicle
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Domaine
Chandon - etoile, Highway 29, Yountville, California
Domaine Chandon is the ultimate Wine Country experience... Founded
in Yountville in 1977 by the famed French champagne house Moet &
Chandon, Domaine Chandon stands out both for its sparkling wines
and its restaurant. Here, Chef Christopher Manning improvises a
vibrant cuisine designed to pair perfectly with the house wines."
- 2007 San Francisco Bay Area & Wine Country Michelin Guide
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Fringale,
570 4th Street, San Francisco, California
"If there's such a thing as the perfect bistro, it is Fringale.....
the twenty tables couldn't be closer together, the French waiters
any cheerier, or the California-Basque food any better,....creative
and meticulously crafted dishes" - Carolina Bates, Gourmet
Magazine
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Gary
Danko, 800 North Point, San Francisco, California
"Gary Danko is a true California chef. He uses beautiful ingredients
in unexpected ways, yet his technique is so classical and meticulous
that he always balances flavors. His dishes taste complete. Every
dish I tasted was bright, fresh and stunning." - Patricia Unterman,
San Francisco Chronicle
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Triptych,
1155 Folsom Street, San Francisco, California
Three of a Kind - Art, food and community come together in
SoMa. Chef Diego Salinas has introduced his own angle on New American
and Latino-Asian cuisine. Dinner entrees include Salmon Filet, seared
and served with coconut... The Paella Suprema is done in the classic
style... A fresh modern daily special Sashimi is as artistic as
the funky Triptych space... - Anna Mantzaris, 7x7 SF, David Kittredge,
Owner
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Yankee
Pier, 286 Magnolia Avenue, Larkspur, California
Here in this warm rustic setting which could be Cape Cod or
Kennebunkport- renowned chef Bradley Ogden sets the table for Bay
Area diners with a savory slice of New England fare, featuring the
freshest seafood from both east and west coasts.
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The
Lark Creek Inn, 234 Magnolia Avenue, Larkspur, California
"There’s plenty I could say about Brad Ogden and Michael
Dellar’s country-elegant Larkspur restaurant, but the simplest
words are probably the best: When I want a great meal in a great
setting, this is where I want to eat. A pretty wood framed structure
set amidst a stand of pines and redwoods, here there are no parking
hassles, no traffic noise, no crowd of shouting trendoids, no cooler-than-thou
staffers strutting their ‘tude. Just a pair of comfy, unpretentious
dining rooms, sunlight filtering through the windows, an extensive
selection of all-American wines and, of course, Ogden’s signature
cuisine. Just? Hey, that’s enough for me." - The San Francisco
Examiner
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Le
Papillon, 410 Saratoga Avenue, San Jose, California
With accolades such as "flawless" and "unforgettable"
describing this "creative and modern" "standard for
fine French in the South Bay", it should come as no surprise
that San Jose gourmets "go here to impress"; chef Scott
Cooper's food is "exceptional", "the tasting menu
is a tour de force", service is "unparalleled" ("low-key
yet prompt") and the wine cellar is "excellent",
causing converts to sigh "I just wish I lived closer."
- Zagat
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Frisson,
244 Jackson Street, San Francisco, California
Located in the historic Jackson Square district, Frisson marries
exquisite cuisine with stunning architecture and an exciting, high-energy
ambiance. New York chef Sarah Schafer's New American cuisine delivers
luxury through fresh flavors and quality ingredients.
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Santé
Restaurant, 18140 Sonoma Hwy, Boyes Hot Springs, California
Condé Nast Traveler said 'it's worth a special trip just
to eat here' and Gourmet Magazine calls the food 'the best of the
new Wine Country style.' Only the freshest local produce, meats,
poultry and seafood are used to create elegantly simple dishes that
let the natural flavors of the food speak for themselves. A wine
list, honored with Wine Spectator's 2004 'Award of Excellence' features
over 300 Sonoma and Napa wines.
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CAFE
KATi, 1963 Sutter Street, San Francisco, California
Included in the top 100 Bay Area restaurant guide every year since
its inception. Michael Bauer states it’s “art on the plate”.
“CAFÉ KATi may not have the high profile of some of
San Francisco’s other top restaurants, but few chefs on the
West Coast can match Kirk Webber when it comes to culinary artistry”.
Sidewalk.com
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Cafe
LaHaye, 140 E. Napa Street, Sonoma, California
Located just off the square in the town of Sonoma "Cafe La
Haye is one of those rare restaurants in which you know the moment
you walk in the door you're going to have a good time... Simple
food prepared to perfection... excellent service". Michael
Bauer, San Francisco Chronicle.
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the girl
& the fig, 110 West Spain Street, Sonoma,California
the girl & the fig™ features a wonderful antique bar with
French aperitifs &
traditional cocktails, an award-winning "Rhone Alone"
winelist, a seasonal menu, cheese & charcuterie platters, and
outdoor patio seating.
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